Turban



R. KALENSKY May 31, 1955 TURBAN 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed June 27 1950 RT'KALENSKY May 31, 1955 TURBAN 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 fa 474; av il/ Filed June 27. 190

R. KALENSKY May 31, 1955 TURBAN 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 Filed June 27 1950 R. KALENSKY May 31, 1955 TURBAN 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed June 27, 1950 nited States Patent TURBAIJ Ruby Kalensky, (Ihicago, Ill.

Application June 27, 1959, Serial No. 170,502

6 Claims. (Cl. 2-198) My invention belongs to that general class of devices known as head pieces, and relates more particularly to a form of turban formed with a suitable foundation or body, suitably covered and provided with streamers or scarves attached thereto.

The invention has among its objects the production of a new, novel, and an attractive head piece for womens use for street, at bathing beaches, or for sleeping which will more or less confine the hair of the wearer.

A further object is the production of a head piece constructed with an annular or ring-shaped foundation of suitable material, preferably a soft, flexible, and elastic or stretchable material to which may be secured scarves or streamers, and if desired, a covering for the top of the head.

It has particularly as an object the construction of a turban with a foundation or body in the shape of a ring which will yieldably hold its shape, and to which fancy coverings may be applied and streamers attached thereto.

A further object is the production of a head piece of the kind described on which the scarves forming a part of the head piece may be arranged and tied or fastened in numerous ways to produce difierent artistic effects on the head of the wearer, and which head piece or turban will be comfortable on the head when worn on the street or other places, or when used as a night covering for the head.

Many other objects and advantages of the construction herein shown and described will be obvious to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein given.

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement, and combination of parts herein shown and described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention with the scarves or streamers hanging loose and the covering for the top of the head detachably attached to the same;

Fig. 2 is a view of the scarf or covering shown in Fig. l which may be secured to form a top piece or cover, as illustrated in Fig. 14;

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. l of the opposite sides of the head piece illustrating the construction;

Fig. 4 is a plan view of the ring or annular body constituting the foundation before covering the same;

Fig. 5 is a view of the same partially covered;

Fig. 6.is a fragmentary view of a portion of the device illustrating another method of covering and attaching the scarves;

Fig. 7 is a similar view further illustrating struction;

. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the device illustrating a preferred step in the applying of the head piece to the wearer;

, Fig. 9is a similar view with the head piece shown in the con- "ice Fig. 8 raised so as to fully enclose the head and hair within the confines of the covered ring;

Fig. 10 is similar to Fig. 9 illustrating a further step in the arranging of the head piece and securing the same;

Fig. 11 is a similar view showing a further step with the ends of the streamers shown in Fig. 10 turned over and tucked inside the ring;

Fig. 12 is a side elevation of the same head piece worn in a different manner;

Fig. 13 illustrates another way of wearing the device, the streamers being tied in the back; and

Fig. 14 illustrates the head piece with the cover piece in position covering the hair of the wearer, with the extreme ends of the streamers hanging down forming a depending scarf.

Referring to the drawings, the reference character '1 generally represents a covered ring having a suitable body or foundation of pliable, elastic material which when placed on the head of the wearer will confine the hair and also be retained in place, and which may, when desired, be drawn down over the head, and thence lifted to the desired location on the head (see Figs. 8 and 9), as will be more fully described hereinafter. Reference character 2 represents a ring or body of soft pliable material which has some elasticity and yet will provide a substantial foundation for an ornamental covering, and for the attachment of streamers or scarves. While the ring may be made of any suitable material, I generally prefer to use a type of rubber known under the trade name of Foam Rubber, or a like material. It will be noted by referring to Fig. 4 that the opening in the ring is preferably arranged eccentrically, with the front side indicated by F, and with the distance between the inner and outer edges greater than at the opposite side of the ring.

In Fig. 5 I have illustrated the ring 2 provided with a covering made of one or more scarves, or the like, 3, four scarves being shown in the figure. These scarves are wrapped around the body or foundation 2 and suitably stitched where they come together, the loose ends before completion being shown in Fig. 5 as extending outwardly from the ring. These scarves 3 are wrapped more or less loosely around the ring with a series of convolutions so plaited that the same is truly flexible and may be stretched, and yet presents and adds to the ornamental appearance.

In Figs. 6 and 7 I have shown a modified form of covering for the foundation in which a panel or cover 4 of yardage material is wrapped around the body or foundation 2 (see Fig. 7) with the edges 5 brought together at the inner side of the ring, and stitched together as indicated at 6, after which the surplus material may be cut away outside of the stitching, as shown in Fig. 6; It will be noted by referring to Figs. 6 and 7 that the covering 4 is gathered as indicated at 7 before being stitched at 6 so that the covering may extend or stretch with the body or ring 2. The covering, if desired, may be tied to the ring at intervals, as indicated at 8. The only difference between the coverings 3 and 4 formed by panels of a desired material of a suitable shape and size is that the covering 3 is shown made of a series of scarves wrapped around the ring, while the gathered covering 4 is Wrapped over the ring, making a close fitting and yet stretchable cover.

Secured to the cover on the edge and about the opening are streamers or scarves 9, these being preferably stitched or secured to the cover by means of stitching 10. These streamers or scarves may be of the desired material, of the desired size, and desired colors, and may be folded over to provide double thickness, as shown in Fig. 1.

I have illustrated in the drawings several arrange: ments of the head piece and scarves. Generally in applying the same it is pulled down over the head, as

3 shown in Fig. 8, the pliable and elastic ring extending or stretching sufficiently to permit its being pulled down. The ring and streamers are then raised substantially,

as shown in Fig. 9, after which the streamers may be tied in various ways suiting the fancy of the wearer.

I have illustrated in Fig. 2 a top piece 11 or cover which is preferably square or diamond-shaped, which may be provided at one corner with co-operating snap fasteners 12, or their equivalents, by means of which the top piece may be detachably secured to the covered ring so that it may be applied or taken off as desired. As shown in Fig. 1, the one corner is brought around the ring and snapped in place, leaving the balance free to be. tucked in as desired (see Fig. 14).

In Fig. 9 the streamers are shown extending down from the front of the ring, and they may be tied to- .gether under the chin or brought around to the front and loosely tied as shown in Fig. 10, after which the two loose ends may be tucked under or over the ring where the bow ends will be retained by the contracted ring, as in Fig. ll, which also shows the top cover in place.

In Fig. 12 the head piece is shown applied on the head of the wearer, with the streamer ends brought around to the back and loosely tied. Fig. 13 shows the streamer ends tied in a bow at the back of the head.

In Fig. 14 is shown the streamers being tied at the back of the head or neck, and in this figure the top piece 11 is shown tucked in position under the ring and covering the hair of the wearer, so that the hair will not blow or become disarranged.

The scarves or streamers forming the covering for the foundation or the ties or the streamers may be of any suitable material, but ordinarily are made of fancy silk, rayon, nylon, or any other material, even plain cotton. They may be of plastic material or. material which will be waterproof or water resistant, this being particularly true of the top piece 11. Regardless of how the device is worn, it forms a protection for the hair, keeping dust and soot from settling in the hair, and maintains the same in good order. I have found also that the head piece is most satisfactory and comfortable when used on a resting or sleeping person as the coiiture is not disarranged. When made of plastic or waterproof material, it makes a most satisfactory bathing cap.

, It is impossible to either describe or illustrate the many arrangements and effects possible with the use of the device, as different persons will have different ideas, and the same lends itseif to many variations. The turban when made of attractive material adds glamour to any woman. The various scarves and coverings need not be of the same color or ornamentation, but may be varied, enabling the person to select colors and designs fitting their facial contour, complexion, color of the hair, etc. It may be mentioned also that the head piece is most satisfactory for protecting the hair during beauty treatments.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the same without departing from the spirit of my invention; hence, I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, construction, arrangement, and combination of parts herein shown and described, oruses mentioned.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a head covering of the kind described, the combination of a thick annular band of soft rubber to form the head engaging portion of a turban, a pair of panels of a desired material and of a width and length loosely gathered around said band to form a cover therefor, a second pair of panels of substantially the same material and size, one of the edges of each of said second pair of panels being oppositely secured to the covering at the under side of said head engaging portion of the d band and extending around approximately one-half the circumference of the head engaging portion of the band, the remaining length of said panels extending loosely from the covered band and of a length to form streamers to be draped about the face of the wearer as desired.

2. in a head covering of the kind described, the combination of a thick band of soft rubber to form the head engaging portion of a turban, a pair of rectangular panels of a desired material and of a width and length loosely gathered around said band to form a covering therefor, asecond pair of panels of substantially the same material and size, one of the edges of each of said second pair of panels being oppositely secured to the under side of said head engaging portion of the band and extending around approximately onehalf the circumference of the band, the remaining length of said panels extending loosely from the covered band and of a length to form streamers to be draped about the face of the wearer as desired, and a smaller panel of substantially similar material having one corner adapted to be looped about the head engaging portion of the turban and detachably secured in place, the remaining portion of the said smaller panel providing a covering for the crown of the head of the wearer upon the head covering being worn and the peripheral edges of the smaller panel tucked between the head engaging portion and the head of the wearer.

3. A turban of the kind described comprising a crownless substantially annular foundation of rubber, at least three lengths of desired material providing a covering for the foundation and scarves therefor, at least one of these lengths being loosely gathered around and secured to the foundation forming a cover therefor, two lengths of material each being secured adjacent one of their ends along substantially one-half the circumference of said foundation adjacent the inner edge thereof whereby said last-mentioned two lengtns are on opposite sides of the foundation and arranged to be positioned at opposite sides of the head of the wearer upon being worn, the opposite ends of said last-mentioned lengths of material extending freely and of a length to form a scarf for each side of the turban to be arranged about the head of the wearer in any desired manner.

4. A turban of the kind described for use as a head dress comprising a crownless substantially annular foundation of resilient material, lengths of covering material 7 extending around and enclosing the foundation, said lengths of covering material being so arranged and so secured in operative position with respect to said foundation to allow expansion of the covered foundation to accommodate the head of the wearer, a plurality of lengths of desired material disposed at opposite sides of the turban and each secured at one of their ends to said covering material along a substantial portion of the circumference of said covered foundation adjacent the inner edge thereof, whereby said last-mentioned lengths are on opposite sides of the foundation and arranged to be positioned at opposite sides of the head of the wearer upon being worn, the opposite ends of said last-mentioned lengths of material extending freely and of a length to form a scarf for each side of the turban to be arranged about the head of the wearer in any desired manner.

5. A turban for use of a head dress comprising a crownless substantially annular foundation, a pair of panels of decorative material, one of the edges of each of said panels being oppositely secured to the annular foundation and extending substantially one-half the circumference of the head engaging portion of the annular foundation, and the remaining length of said panels extending loosely from the annular foundation and of a length to form streamers to be draped about the face of the wearer.

6. A turban for use as ahead dress comprising a crownless substantially annular and ornamentive foundation, a pair of rectangular shaped lengths of material, each length folded back upon itself in the long direction, each length of material being secured adjacent one of its ends to said foundation, said lengths being positioned at opposite sides of the turban with the longitudinal folds being positioned in opposed relation adjacent the front of the turban, and each respective end extending rearwardly along said foundation for a substantial portion of each lateral half of the circumference thereof.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 497,084 Yule et a1 May 9, 1893 6 Mayer Dec. 19, 1905 Hurd Apr. 18, 1916 Thompson Oct. 29, 1918 Brett Oct. 1, 1935 Degnon Feb. 24, 1942 FOREIGN PATENTS Germany Jan. 26, 1926 

